Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery in Laguna is only a few minute walk from our second home in Nagcarlan but we never had the chance to see what’s inside. It was just lately that I finally sneaked a peek in the town’s historical landmark.
Unexpected is exciting.
Unexpected makes your heart beat fast.
Unexpected makes the most amazing experience.
Unexpected is what changes our lives.
It was April Fools Day when Cristina, a dear friend of mine, sent me a message on FB, “Let’s go to the beach”. I replied to her without a second thought “Leggo!”, knowing the fact that everyone’s after epic pranks and jokes on April fools. Call me gullible or impulsive but I can’t help it. Beach is something I just can’t resist.
Good thing, she wasn't really joking after all. So, with the remaining penny in my ATM, I packed all the needed stuff. Of course I did a little research about Puerto Galera beforehand, then I meet her.
We also invited a couple of friends to join us. But asking them on April Fools Day was a BAD idea. In short we were fooled, that’s okay though. At least we learned one thing: Never trust your friends on April Fools! Lol. But seriously I was still grateful they accompanied us to Buendia on our bus ride to Batangas Port.
And from there, our series of (mis)adventures begun.
From Buendia to Batangas Port
Heat now officially kicked in. Summer time is on! :) I bet nobody wanted to stay inside the house in this hot weather. Everybody's wanting to have a chill at beachfront, yeah, you heard it right. It's beach time! :) So call your friend, family or loved one and spend some quality time together.
Good news is there are so many resorts nowadays offering sweet scape over the weekend and just near the metro. But if you want something different,
For those of you planning a trek to Mt. Pinatubo, here are some tips:- Do your research. Read some blogs and learn from the experience of people who have been there.
- Travel light. Trekking to Mt Pinatubo can be pretty exhausting. Day trip is one hour bumpy 4x4 ride and an hour trekking. You don’t want much baggage when you trek, do you?
- Eat heavy breakfast. Don’t worry you will burn it along the way.
- Wear trek clothes, anything light and something that dries fast. And bring an extra shirt if you have an excessive sweating.
- Wear appropriate footwear that can be used both for rocky road and little river crossings. No heels and weak step ins please.
Mt. Pinatubo Lake, located near the boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales provinces in the Philippines, has been one of the tourist attraction in the country, not only because of its extreme adventure experience but also for the history behind its grandeur.
Riding a 4x4 ride was totally AWESOME especially with these folks
On 1991, Mt.Pinatubo erupted. 364 communities were affected. 2.1 million people, damaged. 73,000 houses, destroyed. 86,000 hectare farmland covered with “lahar” or volcanic ash. (Source)Imagine how catastrophic it was! But then something was proven that the greater the devastation, the greater the restoration.
Mt. Pinatubo’s lahar laden lands of Crow Valley, is today the beautiful waters of Lake Pinatubo. The boulders and rock formations are just some of the breathtaking views one must look forward when trekking to Mt. Pinatubo.
Riding a 4x4 ride was totally AWESOME especially with these folks
